NPC: Next Portable Console

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🎮It’s Tuesday and NPC dropped a little early since I’m on the West Coast. Enjoy! https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/next-portable-console/they-only-made-20/

apple.coInside The Game Band With Sam RosenthalPodcast Episode · NPC: Next Portable Console · September 1 · 38m

1 Sept

Great episode of NPC: Next Portable Console. Today, Federico and I interview Sam Rosenthal the founder of The Game Band about the studio's history, past games, the amazing and recently released Dartwords (www.dartwords.com), and of course mobile gaming. 🎧 apple.co/3Uyb4cD 📺 youtu.be/pv5FcmqPHpE

patreon.comPlaying Games to Make Games | Next Portable ConsolePlaying Games to Make Games by Next Portable Console on Patreon. Join Next Portable Console's community for exclusive content and updates.

1 Sept

And, for Patreon members, Sam joins us to talk about his favorite handhelds and the games he's currently playing. 🎧 patreon.com/NextPortable... 📺 patreon.com/NextPortable...

25 Aug

Hey all, just a quick heads up that although we are taking this week off, John and Federico will be back next week with another episode of NPC: Next Portable Console and NPC XL for Patreon members.

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20 Aug

🏖️ MacStories is heading to the beach for a short break, which means: - No MacStories Weekly or Unwind this Friday, the 21st - No AppStories on Sunday/Monday, the 23rd/24th - No NPC on Tuesday, the 25th

20 Aug

18 Aug

Then, on NPC XL, Brendon shares his first-week gaming experiences and more since getting the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8. 🎧 https://www.patreon.com/NextPortableConsole/posts/hands-on-with-z-166845153?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

📺 https://www.patreon.com/NextPortableConsole/posts/hands-on-with-z-167032327?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

18 Aug

18 Aug

Today on NPC: Next Portable Console, Abxylute teases new mobile phone controllers, and a bunch of Steam news. 🎧 https://apple.co/4qnTmV3 📺 https://youtu.be/9eXjgLfo_vs

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13 Aug

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13 Aug

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apple.coCan A Folding Phone Replace Your HandheldPodcast Episode · NPC: Next Portable Console · August 11 · 38m

11 Aug

It's time for a new NPC: Next Portable Console. This week, Brendon wonders if Samsung's latest foldable could be his next portable console, plus news from around the handheld world. 🎧 apple.co/4fT1byr 📺 youtu.be/yV-6-Ax-Y0A

patreon.comRevisiting the Playdate With Crankboy | Next Portable ConsoleRevisiting the Playdate With Crankboy by Next Portable Console on Patreon. Join Next Portable Console's community for exclusive content and updates.

11 Aug

Then on NPC XL, we revisit the Playdate through the lens of the Crankboy emulator. 🎧 www.patreon.com/NextPortable... 📺 www.patreon.com/NextPortable...

apple.coRecomps, Decomps, and Playable DioramasPodcast Episode · NPC: Next Portable Console · August 3 · 27m

4 Aug

NPC is out and this week, Brendon, John, and Federico dig into the week's handheld news and take a nerdy look at the recomp and decomp scene that is rapidly expanding to new operating systems. 🎧 apple.co/4fLfMuw 📺 youtu.be/tUzmYedvqXc

patreon.comA PC Gaming on Android Check-In | Next Portable ConsoleA PC Gaming on Android Check-In by Next Portable Console on Patreon. Join Next Portable Console's community for exclusive content and updates.

4 Aug

Then for Patreon supports on NPC XL, they revisit GameNative and the progress it's made with emulating PC games on Android. 🎧 www.patreon.com/NextPortable... 📺 www.patreon.com/NextPortable...

apple.coThe Stickless Clamshell Everyone WantedPodcast Episode · NPC: Next Portable Console · July 28 · 25m

28 July

It's time for another eipsode of NPC: Next Portable Console. Today, we cover Anberbernic's RG SP announcement, Federico's latest purchase, and the slow drip reveals by handheld makers. 🎧 apple.co/45rLLen 📺 youtu.be/pDK2P0MQoHI

patreon.comCocoon 3 Rebuilds The Handheld Home Screen | Next Portable ConsoleCocoon 3 Rebuilds The Handheld Home Screen by Next Portable Console on Patreon. Join Next Portable Console's community for exclusive content and updates.

28 July

Then for NPC XL, Cocoon 3.0 and Syncthing! 🎧 www.patreon.com/NextPortable... 📺 www.patreon.com/NextPortable...

apple.coAYANEO Teases a New Game Boy AdvancePodcast Episode · NPC: Next Portable Console · July 21 · 29m

21 July

Today's the day for NPC: Next Portable Console. This week the crew brings you news of AYANEO being AYANEO, something that can't decide if it's a laptop or a handheld console, and a new taco-style controller. 🎧 apple.co/4fAfSFs 📺 youtu.be/sqpV2IWQ7Vw

patreon.comIs Armada Ready to Replace Your Steam Deck? | Next Portable ConsoleIs Armada Ready to Replace Your Steam Deck? by Next Portable Console on Patreon. Join Next Portable Console's community for exclusive content and updates.

21 July

Then on NPC XL, Brendon and John share their tests of Armada, which gives you SteamOS on an Android handheld. 🎧 www.patreon.com/NextPortable... 📺 www.patreon.com/NextPortable...

youtu.beSteamOS Comes to Android Handhelds | NPC: Next Portable ConsoleYouTube video by NPC: Next Portable Console

14 July

It's time for a new NPC: Next Portable Console. This week, @bb.wavelengths.online and @johnvoorhees.macstories.net round up the week's news including Armada on Android, more AYANEO high jinx, and more. 🎧 youtu.be/egT7DmgC5wk 📺 youtu.be/egT7DmgC5wk

patreon.comThe State of Handheld Gaming: Mid-Year Review | Next Portable ConsoleThe State of Handheld Gaming: Mid-Year Review by Next Portable Console on Patreon. Join Next Portable Console's community for exclusive content and updates.

14 July

Then on NPC XL, they take a look at the state of handheld gaming half-way through the year. 🎧 www.patreon.com/NextPortable... 📺 www.patreon.com/NextPortable...

apple.coPlayStation Pulls the Plug on Physical DiscsPodcast Episode · NPC: Next Portable Console · July 7 · 33m

7 July

It's time for another episode of NPC: Next Portable Console, and this week, it's all about Sony's flurry of news from dropping plans for physical discs to closing e-shops and fueling handheld rumors. 🎧 apple.co/4wtrrVB 📺 youtu.be/93TxWBBCxDA

patreon.comCustom Faces and Mac Gaming Hope | Next Portable ConsoleCustom Faces and Mac Gaming Hope by Next Portable Console on Patreon. Join Next Portable Console's community for exclusive content and updates.

7 July

Then for XL, we cover the AYANEO's strange Pocket Micro 2 roll out, the RG Rotate's customizable clock faces, and Apple's Mac Game Porting Toolkit 4. 🎧 www.patreon.com/NextPortable... 📺 www.patreon.com/NextPortable...

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26 June

🎮🛌 If you listen to NPC, you know that Federico and John are fans of the Mechanism Gaming Pillow which is on sale for Amazon Prime Day.

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apple.coTrimUI Goes AndroidPodcast Episode · NPC: Next Portable Console · June 23 · 29m

An all-new NPC is out! This week, Federico and John catch up on the news after a week off, including new Windows handhelds, and TrimUI and Anbernic's entry into the world of Android handhelds. 🎧 apple.co/3QYxhPB 📺 youtu.be/5hxSUP09BCY

patreon.comValve on the Verge | Next Portable ConsoleValve on the Verge by Next Portable Console on Patreon. Join Next Portable Console's community for exclusive content and updates.

On XL, they cover the pre-review Steam Machine news, and John's new Mobapad controller. 🎧https://www.patreon.com/NextPortableConsole/posts/valve-on-verge-161809473?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link 📺 www.patreon.com/NextPortable...

apple.coFrom Gaming Handheld to Pocket CompanionPodcast Episode · NPC: Next Portable Console · June 9 · 32m

10 June

Yesterday, we released the latest NPC: Next Portable Console, covering the next generation of gaming handhelds that are emerging, plus more thoughts on the RG Rotate. Then for NPC XL, we shared our handheld travel setups. 🎧 apple.co/4ohQbxj 📺 youtu.be/r711mjh2yjE?...

patreon.comThe Carry-On Console Question | Next Portable ConsoleThe Carry-On Console Question by Next Portable Console on Patreon. Join Next Portable Console's community for exclusive content and updates.

10 June

NPC XL: 🎧 www.patreon.com/posts/carry-... 📺 www.patreon.com/posts/carry-...

apple.coThe RG Rotate Is the Real DealPodcast Episode · NPC: Next Portable Console · June 2 · 44m

2 June

This week on NPC, we share our first impressions of the RG Rotate and the latest videogame news. 🎧 apple.co/4vntSs6 📺 youtu.be/mLu6Tpa0gxE Then on NPC XL, Brendon takes the wraps off of overworld.vg, his videogame news website. 🎧 www.patreon.com/posts/overwo... 📺 www.patreon.com/posts/overwo...

30 May

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apple.coPictonico! Is WarioWare in DisguisePodcast Episode · NPC: Next Portable Console · May 26 · 34m

26 May

On NPC this week, the long wait for the RG Rotate, Powkiddy's newish handheld, Pictonico!, and an MCON app. 🎧 apple.co/4u0xAqO 📺 youtu.be/53Y0kR-ux8c

patreon.comAutomating Emulators, and a Pocket Taco | Next Portable ConsoleAutomating Emulators, and a Pocket Taco by Next Portable Console on Patreon. Join Next Portable Console's community for exclusive content and updates.

26 May

Then on NPC XL, John tackles Android emulator settings with Claude while Brendon bites into the Pocket Taco. 🎧 www.patreon.com/posts/automa... 📺 www.patreon.com/posts/automa...

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19 May

NPC is out and this week, Federico shares his impressions of the Steam Controller. Plus and we cover the news of the week. 🎧 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n... 📺 open.spotify.com/episode/0rGH...

podcasts.apple.comThe Steam Controller's Comfort and CompromisesPodcast Episode · NPC: Next Portable Console · May 19 · 42m

apple.coIs the Steam Machine Just Around the Corner?Podcast Episode · NPC: Next Portable Console · May 12 · 36m

12 May

This week on NPC, in Cargo Corner we ask "Is the Steam Machine inbound?", Federico sees the GameNative light, we debate metal vs. plastic handhelds, and one of us got Steam Controllers. 🎧 apple.co/4wrh5q1 📺 youtu.be/MzJrkT0-Tcc

patreon.comOur Android Handheld Toolkits | Next Portable ConsoleOur Android Handheld Toolkits by Next Portable Console on Patreon. Join Next Portable Console's community for exclusive content and updates.

12 May

Then on XL for Patreon members, we share Android apps and services use to improve our gaming lives. 🎧 www.patreon.com/posts/our-an... 📺 www.patreon.com/posts/our-an...

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28 Apr

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apple.coThe Weirdly Wonderful RG RotatePodcast Episode · NPC: Next Portable Console · May 5 · 32m

5 May

This week, we have RG Rotate specs and prices, get excited for the Steam Controller, and more. 🎧 apple.co/42chr66 📺 youtu.be/5_OBAS-07CU

patreon.comSteamOS: From Elden Ring to Pragmata | Next Portable ConsoleSteamOS: From Elden Ring to Pragmata by Next Portable Console on Patreon. Join Next Portable Console's community for exclusive content and updates.

5 May

Then on NPC XL for Patreon subscribers, we revisit GameNative and Federico turns his Legion Go 2 into SteamOS device. 🎧 www.patreon.com/posts/steamo... 📺 www.patreon.com/posts/steamo...

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@bb.wavelengths.online

1 May

✨ New Video! ✨ I am a total novice when it comes to hardware emulation, so using this faux-PSone for the past month has been illuminating. I love it, but it’s definitely not for everyone — or maybe even most people when software emulation is so easily accessible. youtu.be/kZGATUunONs

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apple.coTriggers, Tico, and the Thor TaxPodcast Episode · NPC: Next Portable Console · April 28 · 31m

28 Apr

It's time for another NPC: Next Portable Console! This week, OnePlus makes a phone controller with only triggers, Tico 0.7.0 brings GameCube and Wii emulation to the Switch, Ayn raises prices, and Steam comes to Android via ROCKNIX. 🎧 apple.co/4cCd0Yh 📺 youtu.be/jEIDW1DfL7o

patreon.comThe Promise of a Steam Mini | Next Portable ConsoleThe Promise of a Steam Mini by Next Portable Console on Patreon. Join Next Portable Console's community for exclusive content and updates.

28 Apr

Then on NPC XL for Patreon subscribers, Brendon tries ROCKNIX on the Any Odin 2 Mini. 🎧 www.patreon.com/posts/promis... 📺 www.patreon.com/posts/promis...

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